Donation saves Light Up Night in York

A donation from Bob Kinsley, of Kinsley Construction, has covered costs for this year's Light Up Night in York, saving the event from cancellation, according to a news release.

The $2,500 donation will cover the costs of placing a stage, sound system and lighting in Continental Square for the event and will help cover the city's labor costs, the release from the city says.

The event, to be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 7 in the square, includes children's activities provided by the Girl Scouts and performances by New Hope Academy Charter School students, the Greater York Center for Dance, and the William Penn Pep Band, the release states.

There will be free horse drawn carriage rides and free hot chocolate provided by the Salvation Army, and Toys for Tots will be collecting donations. The William Penn Music Boosters will have a baked goods table to benefit music programs at the high school.

Bracey will read "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." Children can enter a drawing to help Bracey light the community chirstmas tree, and Santa will make a special appearance, arriving in the square at 6:45 p.m. and then heading to Martin Library.